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Find similar grantsRural Business Development Grants (RBDG) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. This program supports the development and growth of small and emerging rural businesses through competitive grants for technical assistance, training, and other business development needs.
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Opportunity Listing - Rural Business Development Grant Program Rural Business Development Grant Program Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service Assistance Listings: 10. 351 -- Rural Business Development Grant Last Updated: May 18, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov The purpose of the program is to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities.
Applications will compete in two separate categories, business opportunity grants and business enterprise grants, for use in funding various business and community projects that serve rural areas.
Special district governments City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Public and state institutions of higher education Rural public entities including, but not limited to: Towns, Communities, State agencies, Authorities, Nonprofit corporations, Institutions of higher education, Federally-recognized tribes, Rural cooperatives (if organized as a private nonprofit corporation).
This program is only open to a Public Body/Government Entity, Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or a Nonprofit entity serving rural areas. For profit entities, individuals and individual businesses are not eligible to receive grants under this program. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated RBDG_FY26_NOFO_Grantsgov_Final.
pdf RBDG Notice May 14, 2026 06:34 PM UTC RBDG_Application_Toolkit_-_2026. pdf RBDG Application Toolkit May 14, 2026 06:35 PM UTC FR_2026-01934_-_SECD_Notice. pdf SECD Notice May 14, 2026 06:39 PM UTC SECD_Application_Form1980-88.
pdf SECD Application Form 1980-88 May 15, 2026 01:52 PM UTC SECD_Applicant_Checklist. pdf SECD Applicant Checklist May 18, 2026 04:01 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public entities, Indian Tribes, or non-profit entities primarily serving rural areas. Businesses must be small and emerging rural businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows generally $10,000 to $500,000 (no maximum for enterprise grants, $50,000 maximum for opportunity grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The solicitation lists 3 required documents: SF-424, project proposal, and budget narrative. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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